splicer technician - telecommunications

Government of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Vancouver seeks a technician for installation and maintenance of aerial and underground telephone equipment. This role requires 3 to 5 years of experience, valid driver's license, and completion of safety training. Health benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in relevant field.
• Valid driver's licence and willing to travel.
• Completion of Working at heights training.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults.
• Complete and maintain test reports.

Skills

Installation of aerial and underground telephone equipment

Testing equipment to locate transmission faults

Splicing, joining and connecting wires

Climbing and working aloft on poles

Tools

Fibre optics

Copper

Aerial and underground cable lines

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Underground

Work setting

• Installation
• Urban area
• Maintenance
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Repair
• Various locations
• Service

Responsibilities Tasks

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults
• Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Splice, join and connect wires

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Working at heights training
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Fibre optics
• Copper
• Aerial and underground cable lines

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits